Espheni Karen Dies in TNT Falling Skies Season 3 Finale

Falling Skies on TNT

Falling Skies Season 3 ended with some big surprises on TNT. There are spoilers to the Season 3 finale (Episode 10) in this post. The biggest spoiler is that Karen dies.

Are the Volm Good Aliens or Bad Aliens?

The Volm were introduced in the Season 2 finale with the words: Friend or Foe?

Throughout Falling Skies on TNT Season 3, the humans assisted the Volm in constructing a massive energy weapon sourcing its power from the Espheni defense grid. The only catch is that it could destroy the whole planet when factoring the worst case scenario. Tom Mason was willing to accept that risk to stop the Espheni.

Bad Alien robot and Cochise the Volm on Falling Skies

In the Season 3 finale, Colonel Weaver leads a diversion by attacking the Chicago Espheni Defense Tower, while Tom Mason leads the real attack on the Boston Defense Tower with the Volm weapon. They fire once and it hits one of the 3 legs. It doesn't appear to do much damage. Three fighter aircraft come to attack the 2nd Mass, which is launching its attack from the water on ships. Cochise informs Tom Mason that it will take another 10 minutes for the Volm weapon to be operational again.

The weakened leg of the Espheni Defense Tower eventually collapses. The humans cheer.

Cochise tells the humans to wait.

A massive ship falls from the sky and lands on the former city of Boston. It is the Volm ship, ran by Cochise's father.

Bad News for the Humans

Season 3 finale revisits the Season 2 finale question: Are the Volm friends or foes?

Cochise's father informs Tom Mason and Colonel Weaver that they are being relocated to Brasil while the Volm finishes the fight on Earth against the Espheni. Cochise's father says that the humans will just be in the way, and are not needed. Tom Mason informs him that the humans want to be part of the fight, since it is taking place on Earth. He attempts to stop Cochise's father from leaving the discussion, but is detained further for acting so aggressively toward him.

After another discussion takes place between Tom Mason and Cochise's father, Tom gives more explanation that the humans need to be part of this fight. Cochise's father needs more time to deliberate after Tom's strong stance to not be relocated to Brasil.

Cochise's father has never before met another race that has objected to this strategy, until now.

They all come to a consensus that humans are not like any other race, after Tom Mason's short spiel that humans will die fighting the Espheni for their freedom.

Cochise returns Tom Mason to the 2nd Mass as they are packed up and ready to be relocated to Brasil to "live comfortably." The 2nd Mass is grumbling, because they want to keep fighting. Tom Mason has endured enough after the aliens have kidnapped Anne Glass and their daughter, Alexis. Tom Mason will not feel redemption until Karen dies, which was foreshadowed in his dream in Episode 8 "Strange Brew."

Karen Dies at the End of Falling Skies Season 3

Hal Mason holding Karen in his arms

At the end of the episode, Cochise gives the 2nd Mass back their weapons, but tells them to leave the Boston area immediately. The 2nd Mass encounters a ship landing, where 5 of them scout the ship that has landed. It is Karen, two aliens, and two robots. Tom Mason, his three sons, and Maggie. After Karen tries to convince Tom Mason that the Volm are not as innocent as they let on, Tom has had enough. He shoots her in the stomach. They shoot the aliens dead. Karen is left with dying words for Hal. Maggie doesn't have the patience for Karen's allure on Hal any longer, and finishes her off with a few shots from a hand gun.

Some fans of the show may be surprised that Karen dies in the Season 3 finale, while others may have picked up on the fact that it was foreshadowed previously in Episode 8 of Season 3.

The real question lurking in the back of viewers minds are: Do the Volm want to take Earth for themselves after the Espheni are defeated?

That question is not answered in the Season 3 finale.

Fans of the show would like to see more than 10 episodes in Season 4. We want more! We want more!

Falling Skies Season 4 returns to TNT in the Summer of 2014.

On Arrow Season Finale Episode 'Sacrifice,' Tommy Merlyn Dies

Death of Tommy Merlyn on Arrow Season Finale 'Sacrifice'

In Arrow Episode 123 "Sacrifice," somebody has to die. That somebody is Tommy Merlyn, and he was a recurring character on the show.

I personally liked Tommy Merlyn and was sad to see him die, although it makes sense because I saw Colin Donnell (who plays Tommy Merlyn) in a Television commercial recently. Obviously his stint on Arrow had ended and he is looking for more work.

Oliver Queen and Tommy Merlyn on Arrow

Oliver Queen and Tommy Merlyn: Best Friends

I was actually shocked at the end of the Arrow Season Finale when Tommy Merlyn was stabbed through the chest with a steel rod. He was a likable character, and Oliver Queen's best friend. I was very surprised that he death was so early in the show, especially since Oliver and Tommy have an ongoing feud over Laurel.

As Season 1 comes to a close, Oliver has a meeting with Tommy Merlyn at Merlyn Global, and tells Tommy to fight for Laurel because he (Green Arrow) cannot endanger Laurel by dating her. Tommy takes his advice and goes to talk to Laurel only to find Oliver upstairs making love to her. This can be seen through an open window. This upsets Tommy because he just received the "go ahead" from Oliver, yet his buddy Ollie is shagging with his woman.

Merlyn Global Group

Oliver Queen's mom, Moira Queen holds a surprise press conference and announces that she has been involved in the conspiracy called "the Undertaking." This conspiracy involved seismic devices that Malcolm Merlyn ordered from a company to be modified so they can be turned into Earthquake catalysts. Malcolm Merlyn is going to level the Glades of Starling City so he can rebuild it. He came up with this insiduous plan after his wife was killed in the Glades, where her clinic was.

Malcolm murdered all of the employees with knowledge on the seismic devices. He does this to prevent anyone from learning of what he is planning on doing, so nobody can stop him. He did not foresee Moira Queen spilling the beans to reporters. Green Arrow goes to investigate at Merlyn Global. Diggle finds the empty crates. Malcolm Merlyn has already removed them from storage at the thought of being discovered.

He has already placed the devices in the subway underneath Starling City.

Green Arrow Fights Malcolm Merlyn

Green Arrow fights Malcolm Merlyn on rooftop

Green Arrow has a showdown with Malcolm Merlyn on the rooftop. Green Arrow manages to stab him with an arrow. Ultimately, Oliver Queen spares Malcolm Merlyn's life. Malcolm Merlyn reveals that he is a businessman and he has learned redundancy, hinting that there is more than one seismic device underground.

The east side of The Glades is spared, but the west side is leveled. Tommy and Laurel happen to be on the west side. Oliver Queen races to the offices where Laurel works. Laurel was saved by Tommy, but Tommy is lying inside the rubble. Oliver finds his best friend with a steel rod through his chest. Tommy Merlyn is dying.

Oliver Queen finds dying Tommy Merlyn with steel rod in his chest

Colin Donnell as Tommy Merlin at his death scene

Best friend Malcom Merlyn and Oliver Queen embrace before Tommy dies

The Death of Tommy Merlyn

Tommy Merlyn wants to know two things at the end of Arrow Episode 123 'Sacrifice':

1. He wants to know if Laurel is okay
2. He wants to know if Oliver killed his dad

When Tommy finds out his dad is still alive, he says "Good" because his death should be torture enough for all of the atrocities that his dad has committed.

Tommy Merlyn was a character that started out a selfish and rich man. His father, Malcom Merlyn cut him loose, and Tommy had to fend for himself, and get a job and be out on his own. During this time, Tommy grew and because more respectable. By Episode 123 of Arrow, he went back to his father for a job, not knowing that his dad was plotting to destroy the Glades.

I wish that Tommy Merlyn and Oliver Queen had been able to truly mend things in the show, but it ended as they were both interested in the same woman. It felt like their friendship has not been restored.

After all of this takes place, Oliver Queen realizes that he is still in love with Laurel.

Season 1 of Arrow was very good and I am looking forward to Season 2 in the Fall on the CW.

Robb Stark Killed Off in Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 9 Red Wedding

Character Robb Stark in Game of Thrones

What happened in Game of Thrones Season 3 Finale Episode 9 ("Red Wedding")?

The Red Wedding is a pivotal episode in Game of Thrones, because of what happens to Robb Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Continue reading to find out what happens to the beloved character, Robb Stark.

The screenplay for this HBO episode was based on "A Storm of Swords" (the third book by George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series.

The Following Details are Graphic In Nature and contains SPOILERS for the Game of Thrones Season 3 Finale

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 9 (Red Wedding) is full of action and culminates with the death of Robb Stark. This was payback because Robb Stark did not marry Lord Walder Frey's daughter. Therefore, Walder Frey had all of the Starks killed. Unfortunately, Robb Stark dies, and the Westeros is in mourning for their late "King of the North".

Yes, Robb Stark dies. Most people did not see this coming so soon. Even the actor, Richard Madden got on a plane to London and cried all the way home. You could say that he was a bit sad after the events in Season 3 Episode 9: Red Wedding.

As mentioned above, Robb Stark was not the only one to die in this gory episode, as most of the Stark family (including Robb's mother) met their doom, as well as faithful Stark soldiers. Sansa is still alive under the Lannister household and Arya Stark - who was literally about to be reunited with her mother and brother in the episode.

Even U.S. News &World Report called the Red Wedding episode: "...one of the most graphic scenes in television history."

Author George R.R. Martin had a hard time writing this episode, as he revealed to Entertainment Weekly.

This episode is so pivotal and graphic, that many people had to watch it again to see everything that happened.

It is obvious that Walder Frey is not a patient man as he orchestrates the death of the Starks after Robb Stark chooses to marry Talisa instead of a daughter of Lord Walder Frey. He takes matters into his own hands to ensure Robb Stark is killed.

How does Robb Stark die in Game of Thrones?

Robb Stark and The Stark Family Falls to the Sword in Season 3 Episode 9

Robb Stark (the King of the North) is played by Richard Madden. Unfortunately, you will not be seeing any more of him, because he dies along with his pregnant wife Talisa. Catelyn Stark and the King's army also die an ugly death.

Talisa dies first, being stabbed in the stomach at the hands of Walder Frey. This is very sad to watch. Catelyn Stark then tries to stop this by grabbing Walder Frey's wife and holding a knife to her throat, to which he replies:  "I'll find another."

Everyone wants to know how Robb Stark dies. I have the answer to the question: How does Robb Stark die?

Are you ready to find out how Robb Stark dies?

How Robb Stark dies in the HBO series Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 9?

The Death of Robb Stark in Game of Thrones Episode 9

In the HBO series, Robb Stark is stabbed through the heart by Roose Bolton. In the Game of Thrones, Episode 9 Season 3 Finale, Roose Bolton is not wearing a pink cloak as he stabs Robb Stark through the heart (see picture above). In the HBO series, Robb Stark's final spoken word is "mother." Later, his direwolf's head was sewn onto Robb Stark's body, indicating the direwolf was killed also.

How Does Robb Stark Die in the book, Storm of Swords?

In George R. R. Martin's book, Storm of Swords, page 583, Robb Stark dies at the hand of Roose Bolton with a sword through his chest. Roose Bolton was wearing a pink cloak in the book, which happens to be the color of the House Bolton. Roose Bolton is seen many times wearing a pink cloak.

Popular Theory that Robb Stark died Twice in the book Storm of Swords

In a theory that George R. R. Martin has not yet confirmed, there is a theory that Robb Stark actually died twice in the book, Storm of Swords. That is because in the book Storm of Swords, Robb Stark's final word is different than in the HBO series. In the HBO series, Rob Stark's final word is "mother" but in the actual book, his final words are "Grey Wind" (his direwolf), who is also killed at the Red Wedding. The theory is that Robb Stark transferred his consciousness to his direwolf in the moments before his death. His direwolf is also killed, which, if his consciousness was transferred over first by warging (see below), Robb Stark would have died twice.

Robb Stark's direwolf head sewn onto his body

This ability for a character to transfer their consciousness is called "warging" and George R. R. Martin has confirmed that all of the Stark children do have the warging ability, thus making this theory very plausible.

Who dies next?

Catelyn Stark cuts the throat of the girl she is holding captive. Catelyn Stark then has to watch her eldest son die, and then she has her own throat slit. 

When it comes down to it, King Robb Stark wound up much like his Father (Ned Stark) after making bad decisions on the throne. Because of his untimely death, it looks like he will not be the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. 

This should come as a shock to fans of the show. Many fans now see the deviousness of Walder Frey, and will be watching him very closely in future episodes.

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Keep Reading! Read my related post on the Purple Wedding and the death of Joffrey Baratheon here.